RealtimeUK Recruiting Production Manager

Production Manager

Working primarily from our Lytham studio you’ll be an experienced Senior CG production manager working within a CG/VFX studio or neighbouring industry. You’ll have a proven track record of delivering creative, high quality CG or similar productions within budget and deadlines. You’ll be a great communicator with a strong ability to organise and motivate production teams. As well as this you’ll be an all round problem solver, team player, and have the ability to keep your team motivated and your client happy. You’ll work on projects from beginning to end, liaising with clients and leading your talented team to deliver world class results. This role will be based primarily in our Westby studio, with occasional visits/projects in the Manchester studio.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Liaising with & advising clients in order to determine requirements. Organising presentation material to pitch to clients. Working with Account Management team to produce cost breakdowns. Producing & maintaining client deliverable & artist schedules including task tracking. Pre-Production reference gathering. Briefing and managing internal teams. Providing verbal & written progress to clients, management & internal teams. Chair project Dailies with art teams, delivering client feedback. Ensure projects are completed to client/project specification with no errors / omissions. The nature of the job is such that Producers & Directors are often required to work additional hours outside conventional working hours to ensure projects are delivered on time. Lead by example with internal teams Contribution to staff appraisals

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

MUST HAVE SKILLS & QUALITIES

Have previous CG, Games or TV/Film production knowledge – 3+ years Be able to communicate & negotiate with external clients & internal personnel at all levels. Be able to assess and critique work with Creative Leads and delivering feedback to the team Have experience of assessing scripts/storyboards in order to determine requirements & produce quotes. Exhibit good organisational skills. Be motivated, self-disciplined. Perform well under deadline pressure in a fast paced environment, prioritising different tasks to achieve the project goals.

BONUS:

Have 5+ years of experience, mostly in CG Production. Working knowledge of Shotgun.

PACKAGE/WHAT WE OFFER:

Fantastic, vibrant and creative work atmosphere with highly experienced production team. Excellent development studios both in Manchester city centre and Lancashire countryside. State of the art equipment, facilities and software. Collaborative and inclusive culture –real opportunity to work across multiple areas and grow. Competitive salary for the Northwest UK. Company bonus structure. Company pension scheme. Childcare vouchers. Bike to work scheme.

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